Program Overview
General Information
The Software Systems Developer (SSD) program (Web Programmer option) is an eight month, full-time business application development program offered by BCIT's School of Computing and Academic Studies, within the HTP department at the downtown Vancouver campus.
It prepares individuals for high-demand careers in the technical areas of web application development, programming, database and systems analysis.
Applicants will learn the following concepts during the program:- HTML, CSS, Twitter Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, RESTFUL services
- Systems Analysis Design and Agile Methodology
- Relational Design, SQL, and NoSQL
- React, React Native, Angular, Ionic and Progressive Web Apps
- ASP.NET Core MVC and Web API
- Web Application Security
- NodeJS, Express and MongoDB
- Introductory Android and IOS
- PHP and Laravel
- Agile project methodology and code sharing with GitHub and Azure DevOps
- Introductory cloud services with Azure and Amazon Web Services
- Integration with other hosting services, tooling and API providers
This program is delivered through classroom instruction, hands-on lab work and individual and team projects.
While applicants are not required to have formal computer programming experience, they need to have a solid understanding of object-oriented programming. Applicants with no knowledge are advised to take a programming language course, such as introduction to object-oriented programming, C#, or Java. Speak with us today so we can help you prepare to join us.
| SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DEVELOPER - Web Programmer Option | |
|---|---|
| BCIT Credential: | Certificate |
| Program Location: | Downtown Vancouver |
| Program Length: | Eight months, Full-time |
| Program Start / End: |
Current Intake: September 10, 2017 - May 10, 2018 Next Intake: September 10, 2018 - May 10, 2019 |
Entrance requirements
This program has a two-step admission process. Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.
Step 1: Pre-entry assessment
Pre-entry Assessment [PDF]: Meet with the Program Coordinator or attend a Software Systems Developer (SSD) Info Session to have your pre-entry assessment approved.
A completed and approved pre-entry assessment form must be uploaded to complete your application.
Step 2: Meet the following entrance requirements
English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:
- English 12 (50%) or
- 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (50%) from a recognized institution
What if I don’t meet these English requirements?
Programming: one of the following (or equivalent):
- COMP 1409 - Introduction to Software Development 1 (70%) or
- 3.0 credits of post-secondary object-oriented programming from a recognized institution (70%)
Apply to program
BCIT accepts only complete applications. In order to apply:
- Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements prior to submission.
- Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
You can apply or check the status of your application online at any time using the Student Information System.